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The Climate Change Performance Index 2023 finds that none of the 60 largest emitters are on a 1.5°C pathway, leaving the top three ranks unoccupied. Denmark is the current frontrunner, leading in almost all categories, while China and the US are categorized as 'very low' performers. The report highlights a wide disparity in performance among EU countries and identifies Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Kazakhstan as the worst overall performers due to heavy oil reliance and weak renewable energy adoption.

The report analyzes the 2019 HRC voting records of 13 African member states, finding a significant lack of unity within the African Group. While South Africa, Rwanda, and Burkina Faso emerged as the strongest supporters of international human rights, Egypt, Eritrea, and Cameroon were the most opposed. The analysis highlights a recurring contradiction where many African states strongly support resolutions condemning Israel while opposing or abstaining from resolutions targeting other rights-abusing regimes. Overall, the report suggests a general unwillingness among African states to defend international human rights, with a noted decline in support since 2017.

The report analyzes the 2018 HRC records of 13 African states, finding a general unwillingness to defend international human rights and a significant lack of unity in voting. Tunisia, Côte d’Ivoire, and Rwanda showed the strongest commitment, while Burundi, Egypt, and Ethiopia were the most opposed. The analysis highlights a discrepancy between domestic freedom ratings and HRC performance, noting that domestic records are weak predictors of how states vote on the Council.

Saudi Arabia is ranked lowest among G20 non-OECD member countries due to high levels of fossil fuel support, totaling an annual average of $77 billion between 2017 and 2019. This support is primarily driven by state-owned enterprise (SOE) investments, with Saudi Aramco providing approximately $33 billion annually for oil and gas and the Saudi Electric Company investing $8.2 billion annually in fossil fuel-based power. While the government introduced energy subsidy reforms in 2016 and 2018 under Vision 2030, domestic fuel prices remain significantly below international benchmarks. Transparency remains low regarding direct budgetary transfers and tax expenditures, leading to likely underestimations of total support.

The Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Index 2019/20 ranks 167 countries based on 11 indicators across three dimensions: inclusion, justice, and security. Norway is the top-ranked country (.904) and Yemen the lowest (.351). While 59 countries showed significant progress since 2017, the report highlights persistent gaps in women's employment and parliamentary representation. It also establishes correlations between women's well-being and broader outcomes, such as reduced maternal and infant mortality and a lower risk of violent conflict.

The Climate Accountability Scorecard evaluates the climate-related actions and disclosures of several major fossil fuel companies, including BP, Shell, ExxonMobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Arch Coal, CONSOL Energy, and Peabody Energy. The report assigns scores based on criteria such as support for the Paris Agreement, the use of internal carbon pricing, and the transparency of greenhouse gas emissions reporting. Findings indicate a widespread lack of company-wide emissions reduction plans and varying levels of transparency regarding low-carbon research and development investments.

The 2014 Automaker Rankings by the Union of Concerned Scientists evaluates the environmental performance of the eight best-selling automakers in the U.S. for model year 2013. For the first time since the series began in 2000, all eight analyzed companies reduced their average global warming emissions compared to 1998 levels. Hyundai-Kia is ranked as the 'Greenest Automaker,' unseating Honda, due to fleet-wide improvements in fuel efficiency through engine downsizing and turbocharging. Conversely, Chrysler is identified as the worst performer, earning the 'dirtiest tailpipe' distinction. The report attributes overall industry progress to more stringent federal fuel economy and tailpipe emissions standards, noting an 87 percent drop in smog-forming tailpipe emissions from the U.S. fleet since 1998.

The Union of Concerned Scientists' 2007 report ranks eight major automakers on their environmental impact, focusing on smog and global warming pollutants. Honda is named the 'Greenest Automaker' for the fourth consecutive time, though Toyota has closed the gap significantly due to hybrid technology and consistent performance across all vehicle classes. The report highlights a stark contrast between the top performers and the 'Big Three' (Ford, GM, and DaimlerChrysler), with DaimlerChrysler ranking as the dirtiest. Key findings indicate that while smog emissions have improved due to tighter regulations, progress on global warming emissions has been minimal since 1998. The analysis also critiques the use of flexible-fuel vehicles (FFVs) as a regulatory loophole that increases overall emissions and notes that diesel vehicles reduce global warming pollution but significantly increase smog.

The report evaluates U.S. state commitments to renewable energy, finding that while technical potential is vast, most states lack binding policies. It grades states based on renewable electricity standards (RES) and funds, noting that a small number of states, led by California and Nevada, drive most projected gains, while 34 states received failing grades. The authors argue for a national renewable electricity standard to ensure equitable and cost-effective growth.

The report evaluates the environmental performance of the 'Big Six' automakers—Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Ford, General Motors, and DaimlerChrysler—using government data on smog-forming pollutants and greenhouse gases. Honda is ranked as the cleanest, while DaimlerChrysler is the dirtiest. The analysis highlights a significant pollution gap between cars and trucks, noting that trucks are permitted to emit more pollutants under current regulations. While smog-forming emissions decreased across the industry due to the National Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) program, global warming gas emissions increased, driven by a shift toward larger, less efficient vehicles. The report argues that voluntary corporate commitments, such as Ford's effort to reduce truck emissions, can improve rankings, but emphasizes that government regulation is necessary for industry-wide progress.